AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVenezuela Quake Aftermath: Twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck near Caracas, killing at least 235 and injuring 4,300 as rescue teams race to pull survivors from rubble; La Guaira’s airport and hospitals were hit, and the death toll is expected to rise. US Sanctions Relief: The U.S. Treasury moved to waive some sanctions until Oct. 23 to allow quake-related relief transactions. Global Aid Mobilization: UN-certified rescuers and multiple countries—including Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Red Cross partners—are sending teams and supplies, while Iran and China also pledged emergency help. Mexico Mining Restart: Equinox Gold signed 20-year land access agreements with communities around the Los Filos mine and is starting a gradual restart of heap leach operations. Cuba Pressure & Prison Release: Cuba released teen Jonathan Muir after months in an adult prison, while Sherritt warned Trump’s expanded Cuba sanctions could threaten its ability to keep operating. Colombia Politics: Abelardo de la Espriella won the presidency, with observers noting a narrow margin and a broader rightward shift across the region.
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